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During a regional press briefing, WHO AFRO outlined multiple ongoing health emergencies affecting countries across Africa, including cholera, dengue, and other outbreak-prone diseases.

WHO officials stressed the importance of integrated disease surveillance, community engagement, and rapid mobilization of health workers during crises. Sustained investment in preparedness systems was identified as essential to minimizing health and economic disruption.

The organization also reiterated the need for cross-border collaboration, particularly in regions where population mobility increases outbreak risks.

The briefing reinforced calls for governments and development partners to prioritize long-term health system strengthening rather than reactive emergency responses.

Source Credit: WHO AFRO Press Briefing on Health Emergencies in the African Region, 26 February 2026.

Inside Health Desk | East Africa 26. February 2026/ Urge- DevWire

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